Babić is the indigenous Dalmatian red grape variety from Primošten and Šibenik surroundings. It’s a strong and flavourful wine with high alcohol and tannins, although a bit lighter than Plavac Mali. It’s prime location is the ancient and iconic but neglected Bucavac vineyard outside Primošten, and there...

Bakalar is stockfish or air dried cod, usually coming from the Lofoten islands in Norway. Although it's an imported fish, it's since many centuries deeply rooted in traditional Croatian cuisine, especially around Christmas. In Istria it is prepared bakalr na bijelo (in bianco), as thick spread made with...

As strange as it may sound, this ancient drink from Dalmatia is a mixture of young red wine and milk (cow’s or goat’s). Also known as hmutica or smutica, it was used as medicine, but also as cold refreshment in hot summer days. Nowadays there’s also a local festival in Vrgorac dedicated to bikla, taking...

Known also as brudet or brujet. This dish covers a wide range of styles and recipes, but it all boils down to fish and/or shellfish (either a combination or one kind only) slowly cooked with olive oil, wine, garlic and optionally some Mediterranean herbs. The result is a thick stew, eaten with polenta...

Shrimps, prawns or shellfish (mixed or just one kind, most often mussels) cooked slowly on some olive oil, white wine, garlic and parsley. This version is called "white", and if you add some tomato puree, you get "red" buzara. It doesn't require any side dish, only good white bread ...

The ever so popular and omnipresent Balkan grill speciality - minced meat fingers - can be found always and everywhere. It's probably the number one fast food item in the whole country, but beware, the quantity does not reflect the quality. The quest for greatest ćevapčići is a real mission, and if you ...

Dingač is actually Dalmatian red wine from Plavac Mali grapes, coming from the eponymous protected grand cru location on Pelješac Peninsula. Vineyards are situated on steep hills full of karst, right next to the sea. The grapes are very expensive because the vineyards are hard to reach and grapes need t...

Simple grill grate, but also a way of preparing fish, and even a whole lifestyle and ideology in Dalmatia. Nothing beats freshly caught fish grilled on gradele with no extra preparations or ingredients, later only seasoned with olive oil, garlic and parsley.